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U of R welcomes more than 500 first-year students on move-in day
The University of Regina turned into a hive of activity this week as more than 500 students arrived on campus for move-in day, marking the beginning of their first year of university life. Education s...
Aug 29, 2025 First-year education student Rylee Moggey moved into residence at the University of Regina this week, saying the toughest part was leaving home and her parents. (Jacob Bamhour 980 CJME)
Sask. deficit could more than double, to $815.4 million
Last week, the provincial government announced a projected $348.5 million deficit at the first quarter financial update. However, a closer look at the numbers reveals it could end up being more than d...
Aug 28, 2025 The Sask. Ministry of Finance said accounting rules require it to keep the Output-Based Performance Standards on its books until it’s formally removed. (CJME file photo)
Hotels feeling the crunch with Labour Day Classic and canoe kayak nationals
If you're trying to book a last-minute hotel room in Regina, it won't be easy. Regina Hotels Association president Sandra Jackle said on the Greg Morgan Morning Show that hotel occupancy in the Queen ...
Aug 28, 2025 The Regina Hotels Association estimates around 1,000 Blue Bombers fans from Winnipeg, and 800 athletes from across Canada will be in Regina over the Labour Day long weekend. (Wascana Racing Canoe Club)
SaskTel outage last Friday was caused by software update
On Thursday, SaskTel explained just what had caused the service outage that affected nearly the whole province for hours last Friday. According to the Crown corporation, the issue was caused by a soft...
Aug 28, 2025 The SaskTel mobile voice and business calling outage on Friday last week had people across Saskatchewan frustrated for hours throughout the day. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's trade minister talks China trip and foreign trade offices with Evan Bray
In just over a week, Premier Scott Moe will head out on a trade trip to China, trying to clear the way for the Canadian and Chinese federal governments to work out a trade deal. China has slapped tari...
Aug 28, 2025 Sask. Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding will be on a trade mission with in South Korea while the premier is in China, and they’ll meet in Japan for another few days afterward. (980 CJME file photo)
SHA warns of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in southwest Sask
Although summer is drawing to an end and extreme heat in the southwest has started to subside, mosquitoes haven't disappeared yet. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising southwest residen...
Aug 28, 2025 In this Aug. 26, 2019, file photo, Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District biologist Nadja Reissen examines a mosquito in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
NDP repeats calls for action committee on drought relief
After nearly a decade of drought in the southwest, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for action from the provincial government. On Wednesday, the opposition reiterated its calls for the creation of a dr...
Aug 28, 2025 Erika Ritchie and Trent Wotherspoon are renewing the NDP's call for the creation of a drought action committee. Joining them virtually is R.M. of Big Stick's councillor Tyson Jacksteit (left) and Reeve Quinton Jacksteit. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan pushes feds to renegotiate $10-a-day childcare deal
Saskatchewan wants changes to $10-a-day childcare deal as Ottawa announced hundreds of newly created spaces in the province on Wednesday. But the event quickly shifted to a debate about the future of ...
Aug 27, 2025 Saskatchewan Education Minister Everett Hindley says the province is pressing Ottawa to renegotiate the $10-a-day childcare deal, which expires in March 2026. (Jacob Bamhour 980 CJME)
Hospitals of Regina Foundation unveils most valuable grand prize fall showhome to date
The Hospitals of Regina Foundation kicked off its 2025 Fall Home Lottery, featuring a $1.7 million showhome in the Creeks. The home is the foundation's most valuable grand prize to date. Built by Ripp...
Aug 26, 2025 Hospitals of Regina Foundation Home Lottery features a three-season patio. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
U.S. refinery flood triggers gas price spike in Sask.: Gas Buddy
Flooding at a refinery south of the border is why you might have noticed higher gas prices at the pumps here in Saskatchewan. Gas prices rose around 15 to 20 cents a litre over the weekend, to around ...
Aug 26, 2025 Gas Buddy Petroleum Analyst, Matt McClain said gas prices should go back to what they were before the price hike, within the next week or two. (980 CJME file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
8:30 - The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program...